Police say the victim was shot on the northbound number 2 subway platform at the Simpson Street station in Longwood just before 10:30 p.m.
The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital, where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a 5-foot-10 black male wearing a grey coat, black hoodie and grey pants.
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